LSU and Alabama Set for BCS Title Bid Clash in New Orleans
National spotlight moves to Superdome as LSU and Alabama, led by Les Miles and Nick Saban, meet at 7 30 p m on ESPN for a title showdown. pregame interactions mix nerves and formality before the stakes of a potential march toward the BCS crown.
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Would Musial have stayed with Cards in a free agency era
A columnist speculates that Stan Musial might have left the St. Louis Cardinals if free agency had existed after 1956. It recalls Frank Lane’s trades, the near Musial–Phillies deal, and Musial’s Donora roots with Pittsburgh ambitions influencing a potential team change.
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Salukis face tougher MVC slate after Wichita State loss
SIU men’s basketball, 5-10 overall, 2-2 MVC, heads into a stretch of top league tests after an 83-73 defeat at SIU Arena to Wichita State. Coach Chris Lowery lauds resilience as eight newcomers adapt, with upcoming road trip to Missouri State and a schedule packed with Creighton Drake and Indiana State through January.
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Brown leads Nashville Hornettes to strong start in new year
Erica Brown, a 5 foot 10 forward, helps the Nashville Hornettes remain dominant at 16-1 as they replace most of last year’s starters. Brown says hard work and confidence drive the team, which has been a regular state tournament presence and near faultless in SIAR Mississippi Division play.
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